German chancellor presents Trump with personalized football jersey at G7
At the G7 summit in France, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gave US President Donald Trump a German national team jersey with “Trump 47” on it.
A light-hearted moment broke the tension at the G7 summit in France on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, when German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented US President Donald Trump with a personalized German national football team jersey bearing the name “Trump 47.” The exchange occurred as G7 leaders gathered for a working session that also included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Video footage showed Merz handing the jersey to Trump before the leaders took their seats for discussions on Ukraine, the Middle East, and global economic challenges. The gesture came as football remains in the global spotlight during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co‑hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The personalized jersey drew smiles from leaders around the table and provided a rare informal moment during a summit dominated by discussions on international conflicts and diplomacy.
